Thomas Massie race sets House primary spending record
The Republican primary race between Rep. Thomas Massie and challenger Ed Gallrein has set a record for spending, with nearly $33 million invested in advertising. This contest has drawn attention due to its aggressive use of AI-generated campaign ads and Trump's involvement in backing Gallrein against Massie. The outcome of this primary is seen as a significant test of Trump's influence within the Republican Party ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
- ▪The primary race has set a record for the most spent on a House primary race since tracking began.
- ▪Nearly $33 million has been spent on advertising and media in the Kentucky contest.
- ▪Pro-Israel PACs have significantly funded both candidates, with AIPAC spending $4.1 million in total.
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The Republican primary between Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein has set a record for the most spent on a House primary race since tracking began. Nearly $33 million has been spent on advertising and media in the Kentucky contest after Trump targeted Massie for breaking with him over the Epstein files. The race has also become a showcase for increasingly aggressive AI-generated campaign ads. Recommended Stories Pelosi endorses Connie Chan to succeed her in Congress DC restaurant group wades into mayoral election against Mamdani-style Janeese Lewis George Spencer Pratt is ‘for the dogs’ in animal abuse campaign One anti-Massie ad uses artificial intelligence to depict the congressman dining and holding hands with Reps.
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